Catherine O'Hara
Acting
Catherine Anne O'Hara (March 4, 1954 - January 30, 2026) was a Canadian-American actress and comedienne, who began her career at Second City Theatre in Toronto. She gained fame on SCTV alongside comedy icons like Rick Moranis and John Candy. Known for roles in films like "After Hours," "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone," and "The Nightmare Before Christmas," she was also renowned for her work in Christopher Guest's mockumentaries. Her versatility extends to voicing Grandma Frump in "The Addams Family." O'Hara received a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award at the Governor General's Performance Arts Awards in 2020 and a Golden Globe in 2021 for her role in "Schitt's Creek," and two career Emmy Awards (one for Outstanding Writing "SCTV Network" in 1982 and one for Outstanding Lead Actress for "Schitt's Creek" in 2020). Her final roles were in the television series "The Last of Us" and "The Studio," both of which earned her Emmy nominations.
Known for
Acting144
movieYou Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2026
Self (archive footage)
movieJohn Candy: I Like Me
2025
Self - Actor, SCTV
tvThe Studio
2025
Patty Leigh
movieThe Wild Robot
2024
Pinktail (voice)
movieArgylle
2024
Ruth
moviePain Hustlers
2023
Jackie
movieElemental
2023
Brook (voice)
movieBack Home Again
2021
Mayor Owl (voice)
movieExtinct
2021
Alma (voice)
tvWho Wants to Be a Millionaire
2020
Self - Contestant
movieThe Addams Family
2019
Grandma Frump (voice)
tvThe Last Kids on Earth
2019
Skaelka (voice)
tvA Series of Unfortunate Events
2017
Dr. Orwell
tvMoonbeam City
2015
Glam (voice)
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
tvWhat Lives Inside
2015
Sarah Delaney
tvSchitt's Creek
2015
Moira Rose
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Guest
movieA.C.O.D.
2013
Melissa
movieFrankenweenie
2012
Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)
movieKillers
2010
Mrs. Kornfeldt
movieTemple Grandin
2010
Aunt Ann
movieWhere the Wild Things Are
2009
Judith (voice)
tvModern Family
2009
Dr. Debra Radcliffe
tvGlenn Martin, DDS
2009
Jackie Martin
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
movieAway We Go
2009
Gloria Farlander
Good Behavior
2008
Jackie West
moviePenelope
2007
Jessica Wilhern
movieFor Your Consideration
2006
Marilyn Hack
tv30 Rock
2006
Pearline
movieBarbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
2006
Duchess Rowena (voice)
tvSecond City: First Family of Comedy
2006
Self (Archival Footage)
movieBrother Bear 2
2006
Kata (voice)
movieMonster House
2006
Mom (voice)
movieOver the Hedge
2006
Penny (voice)
movieGame 6
2006
Lillian Rogan
movieChicken Little
2005
Tina - Alien Mom (voice)
movieLemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004
Justice Strauss
movieThe Wool Cap
2004
Gloria
movieSurviving Christmas
2004
Christine Valco
movieA Mighty Wind
2003
Mickey Crabbe
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest / Self
tvBram & Alice
2002
Ms. O'Connor
movieOrange County
2002
Cindy Beugler
movieSpeaking of Sex
2001
Connie Barker
tvSix Feet Under
2001
Carol Ward
movieEdwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
2000
Lorna Mae Loon (voice)
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Bam Bam
movieBest in Show
2000
Cookie Fleck
movieBartok the Magnificent
1999
Ludmilla (voice)
movieLate Last Night
1999
Dr. Fontes
movieHome Fries
1998
Beatrice Lever
movieHope
1997
Muriel Macswain
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieWaiting for Guffman
1997
Sheila Albertson
tvMADtv
1995
Woman on Blind Date
tvDr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Catherine (voice)
tvThe Outer Limits
1995
Becka Paulson
movieTall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995
Calamity Jane
movieA Simple Twist of Fate
1994
April Simon
movieWyatt Earp
1994
Allie Earp
movieThe Paper
1994
Susan
movieThe Nightmare Before Christmas
1993
Sally / Shock (voice)
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993
Self - Guest
movieThere Goes the Neighborhood
1992
Jessie Lodge
tvThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
Catherine O'Hara
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Self - Guest
movieRabbit Ears - Finn McCoul
1991
Narrator (voice)
tvMorton & Hayes
1991
Amelia Von Astor
tvThe Hidden Room
1991
Laurel Brody
tvDream On
1990
Irma
movieBetsy's Wedding
1990
Gloria Henner
movieDick Tracy
1990
Texie Garcia
tvTales from the Crypt
1989
Geraldine Ferrett (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")
movieBeetlejuice
1988
Delia
movieReally Weird Tales
1986
Theresa Sharpe (segment "I'll Die Loving")
movieHeartburn
1986
Betty
movieThe Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
1986
Marie Antoinette
moviePMS - Premenstrual Syndrome
1985
Mary Marcus
tvGeorge Burns Comedy Week
1985
Sally Hayes
movieThe Last Polka
1985
Lemon Twin
movieRock & Rule
1983
Aunt Edith (voice)
movieRome, Italian Style
1982
Ursula Schneider
tvLate Night with David Letterman
1982
Self - Guest
tvSCTV Network 90
1981
Various
movieFrom Cleveland
1980
Various
movieDouble Negative
1980
Judith
movieEaster Fever
1980
Scarlett O'Hare (voice)
movieIntergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
1979
Ma Spademinder (voice)
movieWitch's Night Out
1978
Malicious (voice)
tvSecond City Television
1976
Self - Various Characters
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Host / Self (uncredited)
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
tvGolden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Nominee / Self - Presenter
movieTwilight Park
Queen Henrietta
Writing6
Directing2
tvThe Outer Limits
1995
Director
tvDream On
1990
Director
Crew1
tvDr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Additional Writing
Production1
tvSchitt's Creek
2015
Consulting Producer